The Joseon Prince Went To America And Didn’t Return – 206



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It’s been almost 6 years since I came to the United States.

“Oh my. Your Majesty the King!”

“It is an honor to meet you.”

I have met many Koreans over the years.

I’ve met them all over the United States but mostly while I was living in the West.

This is because the current Korean population is concentrated in three western states.

“I am truly touched that His Majesty has invited us so lowly to his New York villa.”

Most Koreans who visit our house for the first time say things like this and shed tears.

Nine times out of ten they did something similar so I didn’t panic and just waited for them to finish greeting me.

“Let me start by saying New Year’s greetings.”

“Your Majesty. I hope you receive many blessings this year.”

“Yes. I hope you all have a very happy new year.”

To celebrate the Lunar New Year I invited all the Koreans living in the eastern part of the country to my house.

We brought them together like we did in San Francisco in 1906.

‘There’s more than I thought?’

1907.

When I bought my villa in Manhattan finding Koreans in New York was like finding a needle in a haystack.

It’s now so full that it almost fills up our vacation home.

maybe.

I think it’s because Koreans moved into the eastern region faster than the original history and a Korean town was created.

‘The rate of immigration is very steep. I heard that the number of Korean residents registered with the association has exceeded 200000.’

The area of ​​Korean immigration which was limited to the Hawaiian Islands and three western U.S. states is expanding to the eastern part.

There must be several reasons.

The land I bought is limited and those who came first are already occupying all the premium land.

Those who followed had to settle in worse places or pioneer new ones.

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Most people stay in the West but there are some who enjoy adventure.

They also looked to the East where there was more job opportunities and the people before me now were them.

“Health is the most important thing. Don’t overwork yourself all day long by helping your relatives who have just immigrated.”

I exchanged New Year’s greetings and well wishes with about a hundred Korean residents one by one.

ah!

I didn’t just give advice.

After the words of encouragement he gave them a generous amount of New Year’s money and cheered them on with all his might.

“Oh my Your Majesty.”

“…I am grateful.”

Those who immigrated to the United States came from diverse backgrounds.

While there were those who had a long history of learning there were also those who came from humble backgrounds.

“Huh. Your Majesty.”

There were quite a few people who opened the envelope on the spot because they were not familiar with daily life etiquette.

They were shocked to see the wads of dollars inside.

“There are too many.”

“Yes. You don’t have to give us this much.”

“Unlike the West there aren’t many Koreans in the East. This is probably because the West is easier to settle in.”

“….”

“Unlike others you have come to this new place with only your bare hands. I support your courage. It reminds me of when I lived alone as a student.”

“….”

“I have some free time so I would like to help you with your hardships a little. Please understand my feelings.”

I personally gave New Year’s money to those who tried to avoid receiving it and consoled them for their hard work.

At this the Korean residents once again wiped away tears and bowed their heads several times to express their gratitude.

“Thank you.”

“No. Ah! It’s been a while since I’ve felt the atmosphere of my home country. I’ve prepared a lot of food for you to eat.”

Korean residents move to the event venue set up on one side of the New York villa.

It was full of our traditional foods that we could only eat in the Korean Empire.

“and!”

“It’s meat!”

Among them bulgogi and nabeoni which were known as royal court cuisine at the time were also prepared.

Since the court ladies and colonel who worked in the kitchen prepared the food themselves the hungry Koreans began to shovel the food into their mouths as if they were closing their eyes.

“Make sure the event in the afternoon is prepared without a hitch.”

“Yes Your Majesty.”

If Koreans from the East visit our house in the morning and at lunch VIPs stop by here in the afternoon and evening.

I looked at the Korean residents with a happy smile then turned my head to Choi Hyun-woo and told him to prepare for the next schedule without a hitch.

* * *

“This prince.”

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“Hey you?”

Among the Westerners who visited my house a few familiar faces caught my eye.

Among them was George Pardee who recognized my face and began to slowly approach me.

“It’s been a while.”

“Yes Your Highness. I have been so busy with the election that I have not been able to see you for some time. I apologize.”

George Pardee who rose from California governor to the U.S. Senate.

He smiled brightly and extended his hand to me.

“I have some stories to share and there is someone I would like to introduce to the prince… I know you are busy but I came here.”

If you glance over you can see the faces of the people who came with him.

They all looked like typical white elites with some money.

“okay?”

I turned my gaze back to George Pardee.

This is because the conversation style of the American upper class is to not start a conversation until the matchmaker introduces the person.

That’s why I was wondering when George Pardee would introduce them to me.

Padi immediately started talking about something else.

“Before that there is one thing I would like to ask the prince.”

“What is it?”

“I heard that today is Lunar New Year’s Day. Am I correct?”

George Pardee was congratulating me on the Lunar New Year instead of the Chinese New Year.

The Chinese influence in the West is so significant that there is a very large Chinatown in downtown San Francisco.

I naturally assumed I would use the former rather than the latter.

George Pardee scored points for me with the right words.

“How did you know that today is ‘설’?”

George Pardee chuckled at my question and pointed to an Asian man standing next to him.

“Huh? I mentioned this before… One of my secretaries is Korean. Mr. Jeong told me about it.”

“Oh.”

As I turned my head one of George Pardee’s assistants took a half step forward and began introducing himself.

“My name is Jeong Man-deuk. Your Majesty the King.”

“Yeah. Nice to meet you.”

I quickly memorized his face because maybe this interest could be Padi’s bluebird.

‘I bet even Ikmunsa knows about interest?’

Even if you don’t know.

Because I was introduced to you through this event today.

I’ll start investigating your background right away.

George Patey is being mentioned as a possible Republican vice presidential candidate.

He was a very important talent who could act as a bridge between them so we had to recruit him in advance.

“I will serve Congressman Padi with all my heart.”

“yes.”

When we greeted Jeong Man-deuk with a big smile George Pardi looked satisfied and had a proud expression on his face for a while.

He then turned his head and introduced the two elites who were standing next to him.

“While I’m at it I’d like to introduce some of my friends who came with me. The two friends standing here to my right are freshmen who were just elected to the Senate with me.”

Congressmen are the highest-ranking members of the American legislature.

Among them only two senators are elected from each state.

George Pardee was introducing me to some of those elites now.

“First-term congressmen from Washington and Oregon. Oh! They’re Republicans like me. Let me introduce you to them. The most famous prince in the West.”

“It is an honor to meet you.”

“When you have time please visit my district.”

The two senators’ districts were located on the West Coast.

States where I have considerable influence.

That’s why I think it was worth coming all the way to New York during the busy beginning of the year even though it was a hassle.

Because my influence in Oregon and Washington is significant.

“Nice to meet you. If I get a chance I’ll contact you separately. I’d like to have a quiet meal together then.”

I have a lot to say to them too.

Time was limited.

First I had to have a personal conversation with George Pardi so I sent the two to the event booth where red ginseng was on display.

“I’ve been getting calls from all over the place since the beginning of the new year Prince.”

When George Pardee was given a private interview he began to tell stories he had never been able to tell in letters or on the phone.

“What call?”

“Isn’t it because of the prince’s concern that I am being considered as a candidate for vice president?”

“ah.”

“Some people laugh at my choice and call me stupid… but I don’t think so.”

Since I agreed with George Pardee’s argument I was quick to add the following:

“Yes. If you use this opportunity well I think it will be a great stepping stone to a higher position.”

“That’s right. Before Teddy (Theodore) became president the vice presidency was a politically graveyard but isn’t that different now?”

right.

Charles Warren the current vice president and longtime friend of Roosevelt is also being mentioned as a major presidential candidate.

of course.

Although he is unlikely to be nominated for president it is true that the vice president’s influence has increased compared to before.

I mentioned this to George Pardee and advised him to look to the future and do politics.

“It’s just that Teddy’s power has diminished a little but if his influence within the party had been just a little stronger Warren would have been the next presidential candidate.”

“Yes I think so too.”

“You should also take this as a lesson and actively use it. Do you know what I mean? It means to increase your faction within the party.”

* * *

After a long chat with George Pardee.

“This prince.”

A familiar face approached me.

“How have you been?”

When the Council of Seven met in Georgia to discuss the central bank.

A guy who participated as an observer.

It was Senator Aldrich who was leading the legislation in Congress.

“I came with my in-laws.”

Next to him was a person I knew well.

It was Rockefeller.

“No matter how busy you are shouldn’t we meet face to face at least once? This prince and I are like family.”

Aldrich approached me with great friendliness.

At this Rockefeller glanced at him and frowned for a moment.

“Oh! By the way your daughter is the daughter-in-law of Chairman Rockefeller?”

“Yes.”

As Aldrich had claimed if we crossed a bridge we would be related so I clapped my hands with a look of belated remembrance.

Of course while continuing to observe Rockefeller’s expression.

“I forgot about that. You and I are family. Yes yes. Nice to meet you. Let’s keep in touch often.”

“yes.”

I pretended to be slightly interested in Aldrich and started asking him about his recent activities.

“By the way what’s going on with the bill to establish a central bank? I heard the deliberation is almost over.”

“There will be a vote in the House of Representatives shortly.”

“okay?”

“yes.”

Aldrich gave me a brief overview of the process by which the United States passed legislation.

Even though I knew everything I tilted my head slightly and made a face as if I didn’t understand.

Because sometimes it helps to act stupid.

“What other processes remain after this?”

“After it gets to the Senate it will need the President’s signature.”

“I see.”

When given the chance to explain his area of ​​expertise Aldrich spoke passionately his neck bristling with blood.

But even though I pretended not to understand Aldrich explained it in an easy-to-understand way using a mountain climbing analogy.

“Since the lawmakers have reached a rough agreement among themselves the bill has already passed the 9-step hurdle.”

“Oh really?”

“Yes. So don’t worry too much.”

Aldrich listed the forces that had been obstacles to this law one by one.

“There is a slight backlash from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party but that will not affect the passage of the bill. Moreover didn’t Roosevelt promise it?”

Aldrich reassured me that a president who has served out his term is unlikely to use his veto because of the steep rise in prices.

“Senator Aldrich?”

That was when.

A white man dressed in a cheap suit approached our group.

“who?”

“Howard Erickson of The Sunday Times.”

“You’re a reporter.”

“Yes that’s right.”

A reporter named Howard Erickson seems like a leopard who has found good prey.

I looked around at each member of our group my mouth watering.

“It just so happens that Chairman Rockefeller and the prince are here too.”

The reporter exchanged glances with everyone then turned to Aldrich and asked him:

“Senator according to recent information there are rumors that Senator Aldrich has received a large amount of political funds from New York capitalists.”

“What what?”

Aldrich is confused.

At this Howard glared at him with narrowed eyes.

“In return you promised to pass a central banking law. Do you have anything to say about that?”

“What nonsense are you talking about at such length? I have never received any such promise.”

“Well the anonymous informant claims otherwise. I heard that Mr. Morgan who is practically the ruler of New York gave you one million dollars. I will soon receive the evidence to prove this. In the meantime is there anything you would like to say to me?”

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